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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1947
Page
7
The United States runs exports at 20 billion dollars and imports at 8.9 billion, creating a 12 billion surplus. The piece argues that after two world wars such a favorable balance poses risks, as many nations lack gold, requiring goods in exchange for exports and fearing inflation from excess money over goods.
Legislation lifting weekly benefits from 20 to 25 and extending eligibility to 26 weeks will add about 14.8 million dollars to next year’s unemployment costs, while this year’s total is forecast at 103 million. The writer notes limited impact of small weekly checks against high living costs and questions extending duration versus raising compensation.
An elderly Los Angeles resident who received an old age pension from the county presented a deed for an Artesian Jet she bought years ago as a token of thanks. She is not a native of the United States, having arrived in 1974, illustrating appreciation for life in America by its adopted citizens.
The Bureau of the Census reports 1 624 000 employed and 96 000 unemployed in the Los Angeles metropolitan area for April. If accurate, this suggests very low unemployment, noting many listed as unemployed may be between jobs or relocating rather than truly out of work.
Washington August 27 The Agriculture Department outlined its ongoing price support program for farm products including turkeys for the coming market season and potatoes bought to prevent price declines. It notes losses expected from potatoes totaling about 87 million dollars this year and 183 million last year, with many potatoes sold for alcohol or dehydrated for shipment while housewives remain buyers on the regular market.
The American Legion plans an $18,000,000 year long campaign to combat Communism in the United States. It will distribute 120,000,000 pieces of literature and send monthly brochures to ten million households highlighting American achievements and exposing Marxist aims. The effort targets colleges and campuses nationwide to counter leftist propaganda and promote discussion groups with speakers and literature.
A collection of brief items noting faith and blessing quotes, a local boy Blainech’s bullhead brag turned prank with ash, a civic tip on praising a steadfast man, and a public remark about Russians and poison gas raised in Baltic Sea discussion.
Public Service Director J. W. Blackmun reported three large building projects totaling more than 600000 were close to finish. Naval Reserve Air Base admin building and main hangar were to be moved to Municipal Airport by Sept 13. Lois Thome had a diamond solitaire valued at 450 placed on a plane at the Navy YMCA foot of Pleo Ave, and it was stolen.
In a candid aside Aunt Het laments the difficulty of keeping a proper spirit in public. Jim bursts out promising a thousand dollars, insisting he will deliver that much advertising through his actions.
A fragment from a column recalls a mother praising her girlhood while her daughter Betty feels the mother’s longing for a life she never had. The piece centers on memory and family tension within a Massachusetts scene.
Analysis notes a rising trend of independence movements challenging imperial powers after World War II. It cites Indonesia, British India, the Philippines, Egypt, Burma, Ceylon, the Malay States, Tonkin and Annam, and North Africa as signs. It discusses UN trusteeship as the path toward eventual self governance, while many mandates lack fixed dates for independence.
A club gathering yields jokes about Hawkins and his long marriage as members riff on a domineering wife. A Scottish quip highlights local humor about a man named Mon and a house visit invitation while a punchline turns on pressing a doorbell with the elbow in a chatty exchange.
William P. Odom’s 63 hour Arctic voyage inspires readers to study maps from a vantage above the North Pole. The chart highlights geography overlooked by flat projections, showing shortest paths from Europe and Asia pass over the Far North rather than oceans, per the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
A devotional verse urges daily greeting of God at dawn and night. The speaker vows constant contact, praying good morning and good night to the Lord. Despite weariness, dedication to divine guidance remains central through each day.
In occupied Germany, 40 million Germans in the U S and British zones face hunger as Ruhr industry but no food drives costs. The U S must bear the yearly 625 million dollar burden to sustain them, or risk Communist ascent and regional collapse.
Public invites brief letters on general unrest and controversial topics. Editor may edit or condense. autonomous communications not published. Harbor program overview notes costs of 20 million since 1909 and projected 80 million total, with completion in five years. Anticipates continued prosperity and population growth in California.
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